Example sentences of "to give [adv] to the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | No other man had ever managed even to light a spark within her , yet he had set her body aflame , and it had taken every ounce of will-power she possessed not to give in to the longing he 'd unleashed . |
| 2 | This new dialectical relationship between spectator and screen image led some critics and film-makers to make large claims for the avant-garde film as inherently more progressive and political , because of its self-reflexiveness and because of its refusal to give in to the tendency of mainstream film to construct an ‘ imaginary identity ’ . |
| 3 | It went on so long that finally I did undress and started to give in to the sleep I could feel coming on me . |
| 4 | It has been easier in the past to give in to the child 's demands , so learning to set limits across all aspects of the child 's behaviour can be critical for coping with the battles about food . |
| 5 | By introducing tough new health warnings and refusing to give in to the tobacco industry 's demands , Mr Waldegrave has already shown himself to be the most effective Health Minister since Sir George Young 's short tenure . |
| 6 | She longed to give in to the desire in his eyes and her own body 's urging . |
| 7 | It refused to give in to the authority of Rome and the Church . |
| 8 | Now , we 've got ten copies of the video to give away to the runners'-up , but the star prize is a weekend fit for a hero — or heroine — in London . |
| 9 | For organizations and clubs first timing it in this area Kinloss Canoe Club can always provide an experienced canoeist guide ( usually an instructor ) to join your flotilla and paddle along to give up to the minute on the spot information , or if you wish , to lead on the water , all at not cost , especially on the Findhorn . |